Is Survival Selfish?
Authored by Eric Heffelfinger
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author says that J. Bruce Ismay “was savaged by the media and the general public for climbing into a lifeboat and saving himself.” She uses the word savaged to convey
A Ismay’s luck at being saved.
B Ismay’s selfishness in taking a spot in the lifeboat.
C the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic.
D the fierceness of the media attack.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author’s overall purpose is to argue that
A survival is selfish.
B saving others is always the right thing to do.
C many factors influence a person’s behavior in a crisis.
D those who survive a disaster should not be criticized.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In lines 22–37, the author describes how people reacted to an explosion near Grand Central Station. Her description supports her point that
A people’s instinct for self-preservation does not always take over.
B dangerous situations can occur anytime and anywhere.
C people are attracted to scenes of disaster.
D a person must be determined to get to safety.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the survival training expert cited in lines 39–40, what is the reason that some people do not survive life-threatening situations?
A They are in poor physical shape.
B They lose their ability to think clearly.
C They do not have survival training.
D They believe fate will determine the outcome.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the author believe is the basis for survivor guilt?
A knowledge of others’ suffering
B post-traumatic stress
C society’s double standards
D fear of media criticism
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
With which statement would the author most likely agree?
A It is easier to judge the wisdom of a person’s actions after the fact.
B In a crisis, everyone makes deliberate decisions about what to do.
C Survivors are usually those who have been in similar situations before.
D Those who do not survive often lack the will to live.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author’s tone in this selection is
A critical.
B passionate.
C thoughtful.
D biased.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
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